Britain hands over long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine
Summary
The UK hands over missile technology to Ukraine as allies gather in Kyiv to bolster support against Russia. Meanwhile, Pakistan mediates peace talks between Iran and the US amid escalating sanctions and economic hardship in Tehran. The BBC also reports on rare access to Taliban-governed Afghanistan, highlighting severe restrictions on women’s rights. Additional stories cover a surge in piracy in the Western Indian Ocean, Shein’s upcoming IPO, and conservation efforts for the rare Montague’s harrier.
Topics discussed
Introduction and main headlines
Ukraine independence day and weapons support
Iran-US tensions and economic crisis
Life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan
Spike in piracy in the Western Indian Ocean
Shein's Hong Kong stock market debut
Conservation of rare Montague's harriers
Mastermind contestant and TFL moquette design
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